NaZ-T
RCC Addict
Last year at Axialfest '16 the "Ultra" class was ran a bit differently than past years. Instead of running out on the usual trails with the "Adventure" drivers, last year the Ultra class had it's own dedicated trail and event. Ultra drivers would run 1 trail with multiple laps covering the distance of a normal 5k marathon, hence the partnership with "Altra" running. The new format also spawned a race series "Scale Ultra" with the final race of the series being Axialfest 2017
(more info on Altra can be found here www.altrarunning.com)
This format would allow the Ultra drivers to have their race without navigating "Adventure" traffic, and Adventure drivers weren't getting run over by the faster "Ultra" drivers and rigs. Once the "Altra" Ultra event was finished the Ultra drivers could then grab their "Adventure" rigs and join their friends and family out on the normal Adventure trails for some slower paced fun.
With the creation of the new "Scale Ultra" series I have decided to build a rig dedicated to the series and this type of competition. This rig will likely see many changes and upgrades as I figure out what is needed to build a competitive vehicle for this type of driving. Along the way I plan to document the changes and upgrades along with the cost of the rig and upgrades. I will also try document runs on the vehicle, such as events, and practice runs, etc.
IMO the obvious choice of this type of competition is none other than the Axial RR10 Bomber. I believe this platform is the perfect balance of speed for the fast more level sections of the course along with having the crawlability to navigate the more technical sections of the course.
I'm going to start with an RR10 Bomber kit. The included upgrade parts in the "Kit" version are essential to building a rig reliable enough to survive a 5k endurance race. I will be adding some additional upgrades to further expand the reliability, durability, and performance before the rigs first event, which just so happens to be this Saturday (4/8/17) at Sand Hollow in St George.
All the specs will be posted in this first post
Anyway I hope some of you follow along and lets see where this build takes us.
$360 - Vehicle: Axial RR10 Bomber "kit"
$215 - Tekin RX4
$150 - Tekin Pro4 HD 3500kv
$240 - Futaba BLS177HV
Upgrade list w/ pricing
$38 - VP Incision Spools x2
$35 - BeefTubes Brass front
$35 - BeefTubes Alum rear
$57 - Axial Alum Mtr Plate
$17 - Axial Alum Slipper plates
$14 - VP Alum Servo horn
$50 - Axial Alum C-hubs
$43 - Axial Alum Knuckles
$120 - VP Method 105 Wheels x2
$30 - VP 475 hubs x2
$30 - CI Dual Stage Foams x2
$7 - Wraith Link Mounts (front, inverted)
$110 - Proline ProSpec Shocks (front & rear)
$10 - Axial Radiator
$53 - Axial Icon Shocks (secondary bypass, none functional)
Current Running Cost
$1604
Events/Trails:
Destination/Dificulty/Damage (I'll list distance and time when applicable)
Scale Ultra Red Rock 5K: Medium, Rod end, 2.0miles, 35:24min
Lil Moab Test Day: Hard, 2 Rod ends
801rcc Stateline 400: Medium, No Damage 1.1mile 32.19min
Granite Flats Trail: Medium, No Damage, 2.2miles, 40min
Lil Moab Test Day: Hard, 1 Rod end
801rcc SRS Grand Prix: Medium, No damage, .9miles, 25.57min
Here is where we are at so far
I know its not much so far, but we'll be adding more goodies later this week.
(more info on Altra can be found here www.altrarunning.com)
This format would allow the Ultra drivers to have their race without navigating "Adventure" traffic, and Adventure drivers weren't getting run over by the faster "Ultra" drivers and rigs. Once the "Altra" Ultra event was finished the Ultra drivers could then grab their "Adventure" rigs and join their friends and family out on the normal Adventure trails for some slower paced fun.
With the creation of the new "Scale Ultra" series I have decided to build a rig dedicated to the series and this type of competition. This rig will likely see many changes and upgrades as I figure out what is needed to build a competitive vehicle for this type of driving. Along the way I plan to document the changes and upgrades along with the cost of the rig and upgrades. I will also try document runs on the vehicle, such as events, and practice runs, etc.
IMO the obvious choice of this type of competition is none other than the Axial RR10 Bomber. I believe this platform is the perfect balance of speed for the fast more level sections of the course along with having the crawlability to navigate the more technical sections of the course.
I'm going to start with an RR10 Bomber kit. The included upgrade parts in the "Kit" version are essential to building a rig reliable enough to survive a 5k endurance race. I will be adding some additional upgrades to further expand the reliability, durability, and performance before the rigs first event, which just so happens to be this Saturday (4/8/17) at Sand Hollow in St George.
All the specs will be posted in this first post
Anyway I hope some of you follow along and lets see where this build takes us.
$360 - Vehicle: Axial RR10 Bomber "kit"
$215 - Tekin RX4
$150 - Tekin Pro4 HD 3500kv
$240 - Futaba BLS177HV
Upgrade list w/ pricing
$38 - VP Incision Spools x2
$35 - BeefTubes Brass front
$35 - BeefTubes Alum rear
$57 - Axial Alum Mtr Plate
$17 - Axial Alum Slipper plates
$14 - VP Alum Servo horn
$50 - Axial Alum C-hubs
$43 - Axial Alum Knuckles
$120 - VP Method 105 Wheels x2
$30 - VP 475 hubs x2
$30 - CI Dual Stage Foams x2
$7 - Wraith Link Mounts (front, inverted)
$110 - Proline ProSpec Shocks (front & rear)
$10 - Axial Radiator
$53 - Axial Icon Shocks (secondary bypass, none functional)
Current Running Cost
$1604
Events/Trails:
Destination/Dificulty/Damage (I'll list distance and time when applicable)
Scale Ultra Red Rock 5K: Medium, Rod end, 2.0miles, 35:24min
Lil Moab Test Day: Hard, 2 Rod ends
801rcc Stateline 400: Medium, No Damage 1.1mile 32.19min
Granite Flats Trail: Medium, No Damage, 2.2miles, 40min
Lil Moab Test Day: Hard, 1 Rod end
801rcc SRS Grand Prix: Medium, No damage, .9miles, 25.57min
Here is where we are at so far
I know its not much so far, but we'll be adding more goodies later this week.
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